Hyundai Supernal S-A2 Data

Key Innovations & Design Features

1. Unique Tilt‑Rotor Propulsion

• Utilizes 8 fully tilting rotors—four at the front and four at the rear—that pivot between vertical lift and horizontal cruise configurations. This delivers greater aerodynamic efficiency, smoother transitions, and improved redundancy in case of rotor or motor failure.

2. Quiet Operation

• Noise levels are ~65 dB during takeoff/hover, and only ~45 dB while cruising—comparable to household appliances like dishwashers and washing machines—making the S‑A2 ideal for operation over dense urban environments.

3. Safety-Centric Redundancy

• Embraces Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP): independent motors, batteries, flight controls, and avionics with multiple redundancies—allowing safe continued flight even if one or more systems fail.
• Certified to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) standards.
• Equipped with an optional whole‑aircraft ballistic parachute for in‑flight emergencies.

4. Modular Interior

• Cabin seating is easily reconfigurable to shift among layouts—up to four passengers, two passengers + cargo, or cargo-only.
• Modular design enables battery and interior upgrades over time to accommodate new technologies or use cases.

5. Biomimetic Design for Visibility & Aesthetics

• Large windows inspired by insect vision (particularly bees) maximize passenger visibility and enhance the overall aesthetic.
• Clean, human-centered design developed under Hyundai’s automotive design leadership, including dynamically contoured lighting for intuitive entry/exit cues.

6. Future-Proof & Scalable Platform

• Designed from the ground up to support autonomous flight and future battery/powertrain upgrades.
• Built to enable mass‑manufacturing using Hyundai’s smart factory and global logistics capabilities.
• Engineered to meet global aviation certification standards from the outset, minimizing costly redesigns for future markets

7. Urban Infrastructure Integration

• Assumes deployment at dedicated vertiports—purpose-built sites for takeoff, landing, and fast charging—integrated into broader urban transit ecosystems

Summary